Better Education Institute Inc
Better Education Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cranford, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2021, it made $96K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $3.
Better Education Institute Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,929
- -94.5% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $30,003
- -94.7% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $96,397
- Expenses (2021)
- $97,251
- -81.7% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
Who Better Education Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Together Inc Jersey City, NJ | General Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Parents Engaging Parents Cranford, NJ | General Unrestricted | $16,600 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,929 | $30,003 | $97,251 | — | — | $96,397 | $3 |
| 2020 | $71,177 | $570,006 | $531,097 | $55,100 | 3 | — | $34 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better Education Institute Inc is led by David A. Tepper, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David A. Tepper
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Rogers
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Skinner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $0 (2021)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alan Fournier (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $113K, to Shelley Skinner (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Better Education Institute Inc
How large is Better Education Institute Inc?
Better Education Institute Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What is Better Education Institute Inc?
Better Education Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cranford, NJ. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Better Education Institute Inc operate?
Better Education Institute Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, New Jersey.
What is Better Education Institute Inc's EIN?
Better Education Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0534440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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